The County of Grande Prairie has begun capital road projects and is continuing work on roads that have been closed and/or washed out due to recent flooding.  

The total amount the County will invest this year on capital road and bridge projects is $39.5 million, with an estimated $2 million on spring run-off repair, and $515,000 for the ditch cleaning program. 

New construction this year entails 30.7 km of road surfacing including the paving of gravel roads, surfaced road overlays, re-construction, bridge replacement and rehabilitation projects including the replacement of the Rio Grande Bridge, as well as grading, oiling, gravelling, signage, spot and miscellaneous construction, and road widening and chip sealing projects.  

All updates regarding road construction locations, anticipated start and completion dates, and traffic impacts will be posted before the project start date. Find the complete list of roads slated for upgrades this year at countygp.ab.ca/roadconstruction.  

Although public works crews have reopened most roads in the County, a few remain closed. Motorists are urged to respect the road closures and barricades that are in place. To view the complete list of road closures and re-openings following the overland floods, visit countygp.ab.ca/roadclosures. 

The ditch cleaning program takes topsoil washed into the ditches during flooding and replaces it back onto farmer’s fields, to help manage storm water and prevent further flooding.  

The County thanks residents and motorists for their patience and cooperation while they work to repair and upgrade roads and infrastructure.